Got their famous Strawberry Cake in place of a regular Birthday Cake...Oh!!! My!!! Goodness!!!…read moreIt was tremendous...!!! They did an excellent job and even carried it out for me...(I had ordered a 20" cake and it was rather large and I am currently having to use a walker...) Thanks for a wonderful experience and a wonderful, fantastic Strawberry Cake...it was a hit for my birthday person...!!!

You MUST get here early to take full advantage of all the yummy goodness Fultondale Bakery has to…read moreoffer!!! I arrived at a little after 1:00 pm on a Saturday afternoon and they were already down to only a few donut twists and a few mini cake donuts. I got one of each and both were the perfect treat! Kathie , who happened to be the owner Julie's sister assisted me - she was extremely nice and engaging! She even threw in a complementary donut! She also informed me that I could call in to request they hold any of their baked goods for pick -up. I think this is a great way to gain new customers and to keep existing ones! I can certainly see why Fultondale Bakery is a well known staple in the area. It has a home style & cozy feel to it , which is very welcoming. The interior isn't very big but limited seating is available. The pricing menu is posted for all to see and the display cases are well lighted to show off all the yummy sweets! This was my first time visiting this bakery but it certainly won't be my last! I told the owner I would return and I plan on visiting again real soon!

I LOVE Monita's! They make special gluten-free donuts. No one around here does that for miles. I…read moremoved, so I now drive over an hour to get my donuts. I made a special order for my birthday and it was ready to go when I got there. I also love their themed donuts, which are so fun. Kiddos love to come here because they have a large selection. Cute space to sit outside and inside too when they aren't real busy.

Best donuts in Gardendale, so many unique donuts and other treats! Every thing looked so good and…read morefresh. The man helping us was so nice and described all the flavors to us!! I will definitely be back!

Pop donuts today. Pop donuts tomorrow. They will always be my fav!! The donuts & kolaches are…read moredelicious. I know a few people who claim they've had the best apple fritter from another donut shop in town. I disagree. Pop donut has THE BEST apple fritter in town! The service is always nice & professional. If you opt to sit inside, the shop has a few tables and it's a comfortable environment. Pro tip. Arrive early for the best selection to choose from.

I absolutely love Pop's Donuts! You will often catch me here before work picking up a box for me…read moreand my coworkers and students. The staff is always so friendly and patient, and they have some of the best donuts in the city. The prices can't be beat either! Pro Tip: As with any bakery or donut shop, go early for the best selections as many favorites tend to run out.

Such a cozy and retro space! Not too bright but just the right amount of neon and nostalgia from…read moredecor to seating areas. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful when picking flavor choices. I dined in and enjoyed the vanilla doughnut more than the fritter, mainly because if the fritter was warmed up it would have been amazing! Cold cinnamon, glaze, bread, and apples aren't as appealing to me, but maybe I missed an option to warm it up. That wouldn't stop me from visiting again!

This donut shop was a surprise stop after our walking tour of the Rotary Trail. A very cute donut…read moreshop with retro diner vibes and friendly staff. We ordered a maple sea salt and apple cider donut along with some little mini sidekicks to split among our group. The maple sea salt was my favorite of the bunch. Glad we were able to grab some yummy treats while visiting downtown Birmingham!

Wanted to satisfy a sweet tooth and checked out what was near me with pastries available. After a…read moresearch I decided on this shop. I wanted a bite but not a lot so I got a lemon filled coated and a chocolate filled chocolate coated donut. It satisfied my craving and was just the right amount to suit a now and later situation. The clerk that waited on me was very helpful and answered my questions. The store is right on the main road with an open air atmosphere. I will return.

The store seems to be having fundamental issues . There's a portable air conditioner in the…read moreentrance of the store. The donuts are prepared in Hoover and sent to this location. The plain glaze prepackaged was almost the size of mini donuts and day or two old. Staff is working but there seem to be an issue not sure what it is. There is so much more to say but I think the community deserves a quality product if they are paying two and three dollars for fresh products. If it is a day old serve then charge a reduced amount. All customers should be treated with what the company offers.

Ok. Every time somebody comes into town, I take them here. It's almost a requirement that I take…read morethem here. It is SO good and I have not been disappointed every time I've come here. They have such creative flavors, and I appreciate the acknowledgment to people coming in with different diet restrictions. They have some flavors that are staples like chocolate, vanilla and a few others (I always get the chocolate flavor with something else) but the others can rotate. But seriously, go here and just just enjoy the flavors here. The flavors just pop in your mouth. I just had the coconut lime sea salt paired with chocolate, and the chocolate was just as creamy and smooth as always, and the coconut was so sooo unique and bursting with flavor and so refreshing. The people behind the counter were so nice and allowed me to try as many flavors as I wanted. This is very kid friendly - they have a small table at the back so kids can sit there very family friendly. Clean place and loved the vibe here!

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

Visited their new spot at The Pitiz food hall. Ordered a churro it was so good I ate it immediately…read moreand didn't think to take a picture until I was done. The churro was fresh, made to order, the BEST I've ever had. Staff is very friendly. Please come out and support their new location.

This truck is so amazing! They serve a wide variety of desserts and drinks that are sure to impress…read moreyour tastebuds. My favorite bite was a thick slice of cake that had strawberries on it...I ate every bite! They also have hot n crispy churros if you want something not as sweet. It's a woman-owned biz ran by a super sweet mother/daughter duo and them and their team are always a joy to meet while ordering.

I've previously only ever been to Saturn for concerts, but there is so much more that this venue…read moreoffers. From local coffee, video and board games galore, a full bar (with THC and NA options, bless!), and a live music room, Saturn guarantees a fun outing. You could easily come here and not spend any money- simply sit back with friends and a board game, and your night doesn't have to cost a dime! My boyfriend and I hung out here for the evening playing Scrabble while nursing on a Seltzer. This is truly one of Birmingham's best spots, period. The inside is so unique and thoughtfully decorated. Birmingham is lucky to have a spot like Saturn!

Saturn is a cool venue! I forget about it , unfortunately! I was recently here for a MOTH event and…read moreI had a nice time. There isn't any food but there is an extensive drink menu. Pricing is decent. The staff were cool but not overly friendly. I feel like there is so much nostalgia here! Board games and old school video games are available. I have added Saturn to my list of places to frequent more in 2025. I don't recommend the frozen drinks , they weren't good to.

Always a great spot to have a delicious meal. If you haven't tried the choripan you are missing…read moreout. Chef Ramon really knows how to curate some wonderful dishes and the staff is always so welcoming.

First time dining at Ovenbird for a private dinner, and overall it was a great experience. We went…read morefamily style and started with a glass of Picpoul de Pinet -- dry with just a touch of sweetness, perfect way to kick things off. For starters, the beef fat candle was a fun and unexpected highlight: it comes out lit, and you wait for the flame to die down before stirring everything together. For mains we shared the hanger steak and the seafood fideos, both excellent, and finished with a trio of desserts -- meringue, tres leches, and the seven-layer chocolate cake. Every single dish was phenomenal, easily some of the best food I've had recently. The only knock is the service. Once we placed our order, it was surprisingly difficult to flag our waiter down for anything else. Given how good the food was, I'd absolutely go back, but hoping for a bit more attentiveness next time.